Kind of interesting how many photos/pictures of the M1... a Horst link bike. Not so many of the Specialized. Back then, I wanted to ride a Horst link bike sooooo bad. Now, not so much.

My best guess would be that the M1's are relatively easy to service, and those that cracked, cracked back in the day. The FSR represented a maintenance nightmare back then, and broke left and right (still does).

Also the M1's didn't all break the same place, so spares were a bit easier to get.

The M1 I showed a pic of earlier in this thread, though suffers the lack of such luxury, as those were made in relatively small numbers. The later models were made in huge numbers.

Kind of interesting how many photos/pictures of the M1... a Horst link bike. Not so many of the Specialized. Back then, I wanted to ride a Horst link bike sooooo bad. Now, not so much.

I have 3 older Intenses and they are all FSR. They work very well in my opinion. But I like fully active as much as possible and not really interested in stable platform. The only bike that I have that isn't FSR is a Canfield Bros and that seems to work well too and is a Parallel or LA Link style suspension.

yeah, wow good eye, I kinda forgot about that shock...It was a great upgrade from what I remember. The MC is long gone, I cracked the frame and sold the warranty replacement and picked up a Joker which got the Monster T. Still have that bike..

I did loads of riding on my old school Trek from 1996, but the weight of the bastard killed it for me. It now hangs in the workshop on the wall, it makes a better paper weight.
For those that dont know, Intense is having a parking lot sale on on Feb 24-25. See their face book for more info. Loads of bargains, old stock, discontinued models, ex team parts, forks wheels shocks, tires and most importantly. 2011 Demo bikes.

I sent that Super Duper 8 frame to a guy in NY for $25 shipping! Hopefully he posts pics once the build is done.

Pics will be on the way in the next couple months! Just finished my Sunday build so the super 8 is next. Starting to get parts slowly but surely. I want to have it ready for opening day at mountain creek. Thanks again for such a sweet ride!

I dig this thread. I too am old school. I just picked up an 04 or 05 santa cruz bullit frame. Thing is thrashed but there isn't any structural damage so I'm gonna give it a fresh paint job. The problem is I have to get the rear triangle separated from the rest of the frame to do a good job but I'm not quite sure how. I pulled the bolt out as shown in the picture but I'm not exactly sure how it is all held together and how to get it separated safely. Anybody know how?

I dig this thread. I too am old school. I just picked up an 04 or 05 santa cruz bullit frame. Thing is thrashed but there isn't any structural damage so I'm gonna give it a fresh paint job. The problem is I have to get the rear triangle separated from the rest of the frame to do a good job but I'm not quite sure how. I pulled the bolt out as shown in the picture but I'm not exactly sure how it is all held together and how to get it separated safely. Anybody know how?

Soak it with penetrating oil overnite and press it out. I'm pretty sure all you need is a socket the same size or if you are going to replace the pin just get a long bolt and pound it out. You may get away doing it that way without damaging the pin threads.

Soak it with penetrating oil overnite and press it out. I'm pretty sure all you need is a socket the same size or if you are going to replace the pin just get a long bolt and pound it out. You may get away doing it that way without damaging the pin threads.

Your method worked good man. Thanks. It's tough when somethin is in so tight ya feel like if gonna break it but the penatrating oil loosened her up nicely.

I have a large Super 8 frame sitting here in immaculate shape (redesigned swingarm) in need of a rider to bring it back to life. You'd have to be able to source the unique width rear hub it requires (I'll include the quirky brake adapter it requires). This is the pimpin-est of all Super 8s as I had a custom shock shuttle made to accommodate a longer stroke Romic shock and Ti spring (800lb I think) achieving 9" of travel. The frame is perfect and the shock only had 1 season of use. Free to the first person who can pick it up or pay the shipping (approx $60?).

Had i seen this when you posted it I would have been all over it lol

Originally Posted by a stoned guy with a beer in his hand eyeballing your sisters bike

"i fit my bike to fit me;not for looks...nice did you buy that bike from jc whitney?" Stoner Island 1984

dont mean to high jack the forum but, I know that its not that old school but i was lookin at the 2003 santa cruz bullit.it looks awsome but i was wondering if i put a talus 36 with 180mm of travel could i climb it uphill??There arent a ton of downhill things near me but i wanted a freerdie bike and its at a decent price.are there anything really bad with 2003 santa cruz bullits or are they as good as like and 2006....just wondderin..and thoughts thanks again and sory....dont know how to start me own thread...

Thanks. Mine isn't the only sick one though. Seeing all these rigs takes me back and fills me with a unique excitement reminiscent of that time of my life. Keep them coming!

Originally Posted by dtc81

Pics will be on the way in the next couple months! Just finished my Sunday build so the super 8 is next. Starting to get parts slowly but surely. I want to have it ready for opening day at mountain creek. Thanks again for such a sweet ride!

I'm really curious what you are doing with the Cranks and Brakes. I need to get new cranks on my S8 and I feel a new set of Avid Codes are in my future. Just not sure how everything will bolt up.

I owned a turner afterburner for many years, incredible bike, when they came out in 97 they were miles ahead of there time for geometry and design. I regret selling it, It would have made a very good play bike still today.

delihustler,

Sweet Bike. I think that is the First Super 8 built in 1999 or 98. Great Bike,
but I need to share some info with you. You said its your Wifes bike so this
is probally not a factor,but I need to tell you anyway. They did not gusset the
headtube that year as you can see. Guys were ripping the HeadTube right off
those bad boys when they first came out. The Double Clamp was too much
for her. Saw it happen a LOT. If you could put a Long Travel 66 or Totem,whatever
to prolong the life of the frame. Also,I would not want the headtube to rip apart
while your wife was flying down the hill. Peace.

Man,

Originally Posted by delihustler

I have wanted to put a single crown fork on it since I've rebuilt it. Want something with a bit more travel, so have been looking at 66's.

that's what I have on my Super 8 {66}. I bought it used off a guy in AZ that ran
it on his Turner HighLine. I have used a 02 Monstor on it forever. Still have
it. I thought the 66 would be "Kewl" and all the numbers match up. I looked at
your HeadTube and it looks like the steeror tube is long enough? Dont know if
I want to sell her though? It's not a very good shot,but check my user gallerly.
Peace.

One slight problem, I'm in the UK postage would be a killer. I've had mine since 2003, and I remember now that mine had a new front triangle about 6 months before I got it, I think I will get some single crowns forks for him, as soon as I get some money that is

My Santa Cruz V10.1 and still riding with it
I got it as new and it is one of the very last ones before V10.2
I used to have Shiver but changed to Avalanche DHF-8.5mt two years ago,
thought I still have Shiver as spare fork.

just picked up a swchinn homegrown.

I decided to make the change to downhill now that I have somewhere to go. I picked up a straight 8 from a kid for pretty decent price. My only question is how soft is too soft on the suspension. I'm a large guy at 6'1'' 215 so i know it will be a little softer. It's kind of like riding a dirt bike. I'm looking for ways to make it ride a stiffer.

I decided to make the change to downhill now that I have somewhere to go. I picked up a straight 8 from a kid for pretty decent price. My only question is how soft is too soft on the suspension. I'm a large guy at 6'1'' 215 so i know it will be a little softer. It's kind of like riding a dirt bike. I'm looking for ways to make it ride a stiffer.

Must post pictures. And a little jealous.

30% sag is what you want to achieve. If your over or under that figure you can try the preload adjuster, but you typically don't want more than 2-3 full turns of the preload ring. If your outside of those ranges you'll need a new spring.

As far as getting a new spring for it, I would contact your LBS first. I have run into issues where they are no help and have to go to the frame or shock manufacturer for the proper spring rate. Even today, if I have a question about my Super 8 the Santa Cruz tech guys are happy to answer. In Schwinn's case it might not be as easy due to the changes they've gone through over the years. If Schwinn fails, maybe try Yeti, being that they also ran the Lawiill suspension.